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Xylem, Inc. to License PUMP-FLO Software

PUMP-FLO™ Solutions has announced that Xylem, Inc., one of the largest pump manufacturers in the world, has signed an Enterprise Licensing Agreement for its desktop and web-based software.

Sulzer Pumps and FMC Technologies Sign Agreement

Sulzer Pumps and FMC Technologies sign a long-term and exclusive collaboration agreement on subsea pumps.

Grundfos Pumps to Invest in India

Grundfos Pumps plans to double its production capacity by setting up an additional unit in India. This expansion hinges on the pump company’s planned investment of Rs. 230 crores over the next five years.

Xylem Expands Dewatering Pump Rental Services in Europe

Xylem is expanding its dewatering pump rental outlets across Europe within the construction, municipal, mining, and industrial sectors. The company reports a growing demand in these markets for expert providers of complete, turnkey dewatering solutions and dewatering pump rental services.

PumpScout Signs Chopper Pump Experts Vaughan

PumpScout partners with Vaughan, a manufacturer of chopper pumps, Triton screw centrifugal pumps, and Rotamix process mixing systems for the agricultural, municipal and industrial process applications.

Pioneer Invests $10m in New UK Pump Rental Business

Pump manufacturer Pioneer Pump is investing an initial 10 million USD over the next 12 months to jumpstart its major pump rental operation in the UK.

Weir Minerals Secures Large Order With Boliden

Boliden, a Swedish mining company, has selected Weir Minerals to supply pumps and equipment for their new zinc processing plant in Garpenberg, Sweden.

Thousands Join ITT Goulds Pumps' World of Pumps Quiz

The World of Pumps Quiz website, sponsored by ITT Goulds Pumps, challenges players with interesting questions about industrial pumps while generating company donations to teach CPR around the world.

Ensival Moret Introduces Heavy-Duty Solids Handling Pumps

Ensival Moret, an internationally recognized designer and manufacturer of industrial pumps, has introduced a new product line of heavy-duty solids handling pumps.

2013 AHR Expo Recognizes Two Danfoss Products

Danfoss products ADAP-KOOL® AK-PC 781 integrated rack controller and VZH Variable Speed Compressor were recognized by a panel of ASHRAE members this year in the AHR Expo Innovation Awards competition.

Kirloskar Brothers Limited Inaugurates New Facility in New Delhi

Kirloskar Brothers Limited (KBL) recently opened its second Authorized Refurbishment Center (ARC) in New Delhi, India. This facility services, repairs and improves efficiency for small, medium and large KBL pumps.

Xylem Showcases Innovative Water Technologies at International Water Summit

Xylem has announced it will be opening a new office in Saudi Arabia in addition to three other offices in key regional markets later this year.

Quattroflow to Feature Single-Use Biologic Pumps

Quattroflow, a leading brand of positive displacement quaternary diaphragm pumps from Almatec® Maschinenbau GmbH, has announced that it will display the latest designs from its line of single-use pumps at INTERPHEX 2013.

Franklin Electric Debuts Artificial Lift Pumping Systems

Franklin Electric premiered its artificial lift pumping solutions this month after two years of field testing the cavity pumps and submersible centrifugal pump components in coalbed methane, shale gas, and oil-stripper fields throughout the United States, sub-Saharan Africa, and Australia.

Goulds XHD Slurry Pump Awarded Breakthrough Product of the Year

ITT Goulds Pumps was honored with the 2012 Breakthrough Product of the Year Award in the December issue of Processing magazine.

Centrifugal pump supplier Amarinth lands order in Iraq

The order is a first for the pump company, which provides pumps for the petrochemical markets.

Patterson water and wastewater pumps now available on PumpScout

PumpScout.com users can now get quotes on Patterson’s wide range of water and wastewater pumps.

Ruhrpumpen Continues its Partnership with PumpScout

The renewed service gives PumpScout users continued access to Ruhrpumpen pump quotes. It also further validates the lead generation service that PumpScout provides pump manufacturers.

PumpScout to Help European Pump Manufacturers Grow Their Business

Responding to demand, PumpScout and ESE Europe partner to introduce its services in Europe. PumpScout is now bringing its innovative pump quote and sales lead system to Europe, after generating tremendous interest among North American pump manufacturers.

Micropump introduces EagleDrive electromagnetic pump drives

Micropump recently introduced its EagleDrive series of electromagnetic pump drives. The EagleDrive pump series includes several improvements in speed and power – all housed in a compact package, according to a news release from the company.

Ingersoll Rand’s ARO Pumps introduces new air operated piston pumps

ARO Pumps introduces its AFX line of air operated piston pumps and systems. The pumps feature air motors in five sizes with Progressive Exhaust, a True Link Valve and integrated regulator technology used on 2-ball, 4-ball and chop-check pumps.

The Weir Group to acquire rental equipment manufacturer Mathena

The Weir Group plans to acquire Mathena, Inc., the Oklahoma-based manufacturer or mud-gas pressure control rental equipment. The acquisition helps Weir expand its presence in the U.S. oil drilling market.

Flowserve Chemical Process Pump Wins Innovation Award

Flowserve Corporation's Durco® Mark 3 ISO chemical process pump won the 2012 Ringier Technology Innovation Award in the Centrifugal Pumps category.

Weir Minerals to supply pumps for Qatar port megaproject

Weir Minerals will supply the pumps to be used in the dredging the New Doha Sea Port in Qatar. The Middle East Dredging Company selected Weir, according to a new release from the Scotland-based pump supplier.

Sulzer Pumps opens new service center in Sweden

Sulzer Pumps has opened a new service center in Sweden aimed at serving its customers there and in other Nordic countries. The service center is for configured pumps and agitators serving the pulp & paper, power, general industry and chemical processing industry markets, according to a recent news release from the company.

Clark Solutions introduces mini diaphragm pumps

Clark Solutions has debuted its Model MID Air Operated Miniature Diaphragm Pumps, which are ideal for pumping viscosities up to 50,000 cps, according to a company news release.

Hypro releases new design for its 9307 series chemical centrifugal pump

Hypro’s newly designed 9307 Series Centrifugal Pumps with ForceField™ Seal Technology, a 2013 AE50 Award winner, will protect against today’s harshest chemical and application environments.

Sulzer to supply pumps for Chinese oil refining project

Sulzer Pumps plans to supply 40 pumps to PetroChina, the largest oil producer in China for the second phase of Guangxi Oil Refinery Project.

PumpScout adds EBARA Fluid Handling to its pump quote platform

PumpScout partners with EBARA to add its submersible pumps and more to the PumpScout quote platform. PumpScout users can review EBARA products and request quotes.

ITT completes purchase of German pump manufacturer Bornemann Pumps

The ITT Corporation recently completed its acquisition of Borneman Pumps, a German pump manufacturer that provides engineered pumps and systems for the oil and gas industry, as well as the industrial food and pharmaceutical sectors.